From Long Island to Syracuse, New York State offers a diverse collection of outlet stores, with something for every taste.
Most stores offer a substantial savings over department store prices. Plus, if you chance upon a sale, the savings are even greater. Below is a list of the best of New York's outlet stores (in random order):
French Mountain Commons -- Located 45 minutes from Albany in Lake George, this outlet center features over 40 outlet stores. Among them are: Gap Outlet, Lillian Vernon, Nine West, and Tommy Hilfiger.
French Mountain Commons is open Monday through Saturday from 930am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
French Mountain Commons, I-87 at exit 20, Lake George NY, 518 792-1483
Waterloo Premium Outlets -- About one hour from both Albany and Rochester, this outlet center features over 100 stores. Among them are: Aeropostale, Bass, Yankee Candle, Zales Fine Jewelry Outlet, SAS Shoes, Mikasa, Timberland, Old Navy Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, London Fog, Coach, J. Crew, Eddie Bauer, Carter's Childrenswear, Ann Taylor Factory Store, and Gap Outlet.
Waterloo Premium Outlets is open during the winter (January - March) Monday through Thursday from 10am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm, and on Sunday from Noon to 6pm. During the rest of the year, the complex is open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
Waterloo Premium Outlets, 655 Route 318, Waterloo, NY, 315 539-1100
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets -- Located 55 minutes north of New York City, this outlet center offers over 220 stores. Among them are: A/X Armani Exchange, Barney's New York Outlet, Bebe Outlet, Calvin Klein, Coach, Bally, Burberry, Chanel, Cole Hahn, Banana Republic Factory Store, Chico's, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Guess, Fendi, Eddie Bauer, Dolce & Gabbana, Crate & Barrel Outlet, Disney, Judith Leiber, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Williams Sonoma Outlet, and Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet.
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is open Monday through Sunday from 10am to 9pm
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, 498 Red Apple Ct. (I-87 at exit 16), Central Valley NY, 845-928-4000
Tanger Outlets I & II -- These two sister outlet centers (located on either side of the highway) are located on Long Island, about one hour from New York City and about 20 minutes from Southampton. Among the over 150 stores featured here are Adidas, Baby Gap, Banana Republic Factory Store, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Barneys New York Outlet, Bombay Outlet, Coach, Chico's, Eddie Bauer, Old Navy Outlet, Off 5th - Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Pottery Barn Furniture Outlet, Polo Jeans Factory Store, and Williams Sonoma Clearance Outlet.
Tanger Outlets is open during the winter (January 1 - March 10) Sunday through Friday from 10am to 7pm and on Sunday from 9am to 9pm. During the rest of the year, the center is open Monday through Satruday from 9am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 8pm.
Tanger Outlets, 1770 W. Main St. (Long Island Expressway at Exit 72), Riverhead NY, 631 369-2732, 800 407-4894.
